The Magic Porridge Pot
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2013 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

The Magic Porridge Pot

By Ladybird

A magic pot overflows, engulfing a town in porridge chaos.

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32 pages· 166 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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A little girl receives a magic porridge pot, but when her mother forgets to stop it, the entire town is buried in porridge. Can they halt the sticky flood before it's too late? Dive into this delightful tale of magical mishaps and discover how a simple oversight leads to a porridge-filled adventure. Perfect for early readers, this story combines fun with learning, encouraging young minds to explore the joys of reading through repetition and simple sentences. Will the town find a way to stop the endless porridge? Join the adventure to find out!

From the publisher

Based on the classic fairy tale. A little girl is given a magic porridge pot, but one day when her mother forgets to stop it cooking, the whole town is soon filled with porridge! Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. The Magic Porridge Pot is a Level 1 Read it yourself title, suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction and are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each story is told very simply, using a small number of frequently repeated words.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
166
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
300L
Themes & topics
Books about familiesBooks about magicBooks about townsBooks about food
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.3
F&P level
~J
Publication
Published
August 27, 2013
Publisher
Ladybird
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780723272724

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